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Why You Never Want to Get Lazy With Your Time Keeping

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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM

This post is directed toward those of you who fail to accurately record your time on a consistent basis throughout the day, day after day. I know it can be a hassle, but there are really good reasons why this should be a priority. But first, a story...

Law Practice Management

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New Hampshire Bar Association endorses ALPS Insurance

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Rio Peterson, Bar and Affinity Partnership Strategist: Dec 4, 2023 6:00:00 AM

We are thrilled to announce that as of December 1st, 2023, The New Hampshire Bar Association (NHBA) has named ALPS Insurance as an endorsed provider...

Solo and Small Firm Resources In The News Legal Malpractice Insurance

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Why Shadow AI is a Problem for Law Firms

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Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Nov 22, 2023 12:31:39 PM

Remember Shadow IT? Well say 'hello' to its pal, Shadow AI There were plenty of articles written about Shadow IT — defined by Cisco as “the use of...

Cybersecurity

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 76: Practicing Law as a Mom Shouldn’t Be an Either/Or Proposition

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Leah Gooley, Underwriting Manager: Nov 15, 2023 2:56:56 PM

ALPS In Brief Podcast Attorney Wellness

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Lawyers: Don't Let Clients Make Assumptions About Your Role

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Solo and Small Firm Resources Law Practice Management

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ChatGPT Is a Lot More Valuable to Lawyers Now

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Nov 9, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Lawyers complained that ChatGPT was not entirely useful to them because it was limited to data prior to September 2021 – a huge limitation for an...

Cybersecurity

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 75: What is the Corporate Transparency Act

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 2, 2023 9:52:01 AM

A Brief Statement of Correction from Mark: “During this podcast I stated that under the Corporate Transparency Act, BOI reports were to be filed...

ALPS In Brief Podcast

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 74: Why Cyber Liability Insurance is an Essential

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 19, 2023 8:00:00 AM

ALPS In Brief Podcast Cybersecurity

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Why It’s Important to Have Attorney Accountability Built Into Your Firm’s Conflict Checking Process

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 18, 2023 10:00:00 AM

What happens in your firm if there’s a hit during a conflicts check? Hopefully, the conflict concern is immediately brought to the attention of the...

Solo and Small Firm Resources Law Practice Management

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What Trees Can Teach Us About Reducing Legal Malpractice Risk

John Horrell: Oct 12, 2023 8:15:00 AM

I’m lucky to spend some of my free time running in Montana’s mountains and woods. Over the years I’ve occasionally returned from a run with a little...

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